Service Manual

310-0510 IHT 1
FOREWORD
Headquartered in Sullivan, Illinois, Hydro-Gear
is a world leader in the design, manufacture,
and service of quality hydrostatic transaxles for
the lawn and garden industry. The mission of
our company is to be recognized by our
customers and the industry as a world-class
supplier and the quality leader in everything we
do.
This Service and Repair Manual is designed to
provide information useful in servicing and
troubleshooting the Hydro-Gear 310-0510
Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle (IHT). The
Troubleshooting Manual for the 310-0510 is
part number BLN-51261. Troubleshooting for
the 310-0510 is further illustrated in video BLN-
51368 (NTSC).
Also included is a glossary of terms that are
frequently used throughout the industry and in
Hydro-Gear service publications. Understand-
ing terminology is very important!
It is necessary, and good shop practice, that
your service area be equipped with the proper
tools and the mechanics be supplied with the
latest information available. All repair
procedures illustrated in this guide are
suggested, but preferred methods of repair.
Repair procedures require that the transaxle
unit be removed from the vehicle.
This is not a certification, test or study guide for
a certification test. If a technician is interested
in certification they should contact an agent
representing the ESA (Engine Service Associa-
tion) [phone] or their Hydro-Gear Dis-
tributor. Many distributors will be hosting
certification testing. These study guides will
cover most of the products and manufacturers
in our industry.
For more information about Hydro-Gear or our
products, please contact your Central Service
Distributor, or call our Customer Service
Department at [phone].